As summer approaches it brings with it the many blessings that you can expect from warmer weather — sunny days pool parties barbecues and more. But it also brings the chance to enjoy some truly spectacular iced drinks to cool you down. A bright summer day and a sparkling iced coffee simply go hand in hand. And it’s no surprise that there are a few Italian-inspired tweaks to make your iced coffee experience even better.
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4 Ways to Upgrade Your Iced Coffee (With Real Coffee)
An Italian shakerato recipe expertly combines a few simple ingredients to create an exceptional iced coffee and you can even use a cocktail shaker to elevate your iced coffee even further. But have you ever tried pairing an Italian aperitif with a refreshing iced coffee? The addition of a dose of bitter Campari liqueur may raise eyebrows at first but this alcoholic twist on a regular iced coffee could soon become your new favorite cocktail.
Campari is an Italian liqueur that is typically served as an aperitif or digestif and is perhaps best known as part of the holy trinity of ingredients in the negroni cocktail along with sweet vermouth and a nice bold gin. But this liqueur is more than just one-third of a popular cocktail. If you’ve ever tried Campari on its own or extended the flavors with the addition of a bit of soda water you’ll know that Campari is predominantly bitter and citrusy. It carries notes of orange and grapefruit alongside the more complex herbal undertones that make up Campari’s signature flavor profile.
It turns out that these flavors pair wonderfully with iced coffee whether you opt for iced coffee or a stronger cold brew. It should be noted however that a milder coffee choice may clash less with the strong bitterness of Campari. The cold refreshing flavor of an iced coffee is complemented by the subtle citrus action provided by the Campari beneath the surface. And when you add a little simple syrup to the equation the coffee and Campari combination takes on even more life and body. Just like with standard cocktails simple syrup helps to amplify the citrus flavors (and other subtle flavors) that are already present really taking your iced coffee to the next level.
